Collocations with "excuse"

describes a weak or unconvincing reason

Refers to all possible reasons, often used to imply that someone is trying to avoid something.

A weak and unconvincing reason given to justify a fault.

a very poor or inadequate excuse

a weak excuse that is easy to see through

any minor reason, often to justify an action

An inherent or automatic justification for not doing something.

a poor or pathetic justification